Head of Product Operations
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
DHL Uganda
Category: Procurement and Logistics
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 11 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Customers
• Identify and develop potential, sustainable customer relationships.
• Respond to customer enquiries / complaints.
• Lead in engagements and strategic customer interfaces with Key Account Contacts.
• Provide leadership in the areas of product and business development, resource utilization, Country organization and activities.
• Support and co-ordinate the development, implementation and localization of key initiatives and programs.
• Facilitate and support country’s efforts in maintaining healthy relationships with trade bodies and government agencies & authorities, including being an active subscriber or participant of global research agencies.
• Establish KPI’s and obtain agreement & commitment from Country management.
• Provide guidelines and support for the implementation of programs such as security regulation to meet country mandated regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholders
• Carrier contract/relationship and performance management.
• Compliance to corporate policies Country Manager Uganda Head of Product Operations 2.
• Interact with commercial team (at country level) in terms of pricing.
• Defines, implements, monitors and enforces service and quality standards, in cooperation with product management (in Regional Office).
• Responsible for EBIT result at country/country group level for all Products.
• Ensure full coordination with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Process
• Defines, monitors and enforces targets to the operational units.
• Select and assigns key positions to reach targets.
• Analyses costs and cost structure of production on country/country group level and derives improvement measurements and actions.
• Responsible for constant improvement and optimization of production means (cost management), e.g. make or buy.
• Defines and implements all product ISO standards in line with corporate instructions.
• Responsible for operational management, Production sites, Traffic management, technical support (buying, capacity etc.), Local purchasing on country/country group level for all products according to corporate policy.
• Proposes IT needs.
• Responsible for Preferred Carrier adherence.
• Responsible for Operational KPI’s
• People management
• Determine organization’s structure, roles and responsibility and performance targets for the function.
• Develop a culture of quality, service excellence (for internal customers), flexibility and cost consciousness.
• Develop a team spirit and multitasking capabilities within the team.
• Plan, organize and direct an efficient and effective function.
• Develop KPI’s with team members and monitor individual performance.
• Conduct performance appraisal, including coaching.
• Manage the allocation of appropriate resources and commitment of staff to the achievement of Global, Regional and Country objectives and targets.
• Identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• In-depth knowledge in the Logistics industry especially the Ocean freight, Airfreight and Road freight product both imports and exports.
• Commercially astute with excellent business acumen.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent training skills
• Strong Customer-facing and interaction skills.
• Excellent Communication skills – spoken and written.
• Outstanding Negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Leadership skills.
• Analytical, organizational and motivational skills.
• People Management skills.
• Minimum 5-7 yrs in Logistics Industry.
• Working at the position of a Product Manager for at least 2 years in a reputed Organization.
• Degree in logistics, business Management or a related field
• We offer:
• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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